IT System Administrator – Server / Cloud (m/f/d)

Gebrüder Jaeger GmbH

Wuppertal

Jaeger is an internationally active, medium-sized family-owned company headquartered in Wuppertal with production and sales locations in 12 countries worldwide. For over 100 years, through our companies Gebrüder Jaeger GmbH and Jaeger Components GmbH, we have been supporting our customers as specialists in the field of technical textiles and plastics processing. Our products and components are used in a wide range of industrial applications across the building materials, footwear & leather goods, and technical industries. This is complemented by our development expertise in our in-house custom machine and plant engineering division, Jaeger Engineering GmbH.

To ensure our company’s long-term success, we are seeking, to start as soon as possible, an

IT System Administrator for Servers & Cloud (m/f/d)

for our location in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia

Do you want to not only operate systems but also actively further develop our modern server, cloud, and network infrastructure?

Then join our international IT team and take on responsibility for the operation, security, and further development of our hybrid IT infrastructure—from Microsoft 365 and virtualization to networking and IT security.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage IT infrastructure: You’ll administer and optimize our hybrid IT environment, which consists of on-premises systems and Microsoft 365 services.
• Analyze and resolve issues: You’ll provide second-level support for servers, the cloud, the network, and clients, ensuring fast, sustainable solutions.
• Administer Microsoft platforms: You will manage Active Directory, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, and other core IT services.
• Ensure system operations: You will plan and oversee updates, patch management, and the technical documentation of our IT environment.
• Further developing network and IT security: You will support the operation and further development of our network and security architecture, including firewall, VPN, and security solutions.
• Driving Digital Transformation: You will actively contribute to IT projects and support the further development of our cloud strategy as well as the automation of operational processes.
• Coordinating External Service Providers: You will collaborate with external partners and independently manage technical issues through to resolution.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications and Education: You have completed vocational training or a degree in IT and ideally have several years of experience in system administration or a comparable role.
• Microsoft and Cloud Knowledge: You have in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft 365 environment, particularly in the areas of Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, and Identity Management.
• Virtualization: You have experience operating and further developing virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Networking and IT Security: You are familiar with modern network structures, firewall solutions, and VPN technologies, and ideally have experience with Fortinet/Fortigate.
• Work Style and Communication: You work in a structured, independent, and solution-oriented manner. Thanks to your strong communication skills and service-oriented approach, you are a valued point of contact for colleagues and external service providers.
• Language Skills: You have a good command of written and spoken German and English.

What We Offer:

• Security and Career Prospects: We offer you a permanent position at a family-run industrial company.
• Creative Freedom: You’ll take on a variety of tasks, contribute your ideas, and actively help develop our IT infrastructure.
• Attractive Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is based on your qualifications and professional experience. In addition, you’ll benefit from an annual performance bonus of up to €1,400 as well as a monthly tax-free voucher worth €50 net.
• Retirement Benefits: We support you with an employer-funded retirement plan of €50 per month.
• Vacation and Flexibility: You’ll enjoy 30 days of vacation, plus an additional 0.5 days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Flexible work hours, partial remote work, and time credits for extended time off are also included.
• Onboarding and Professional Development: A structured onboarding process, along with internal and external professional development opportunities, supports your professional and personal growth.
• Health and Benefits: Take advantage of JobRad, discounts at our partner gym, corporate benefits, and internal wellness programs.
• Parking & Charging: Free company parking spaces and free electric vehicle charging stations are available right on-site.

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, our contact person in the Human Resources department, Ms. Thiesen (0202 / 24656 - 357), will be happy to assist you.